How To Darken Your Foundation If You Are Self Tanning (Non Patchy Application)

Hello My Dolls,

I am so sorry for my absence the last little bit. I am a pretty private person. I have realized that since I have gotten close with so many of you that I will have to open up a bit more. My Dad is in the hospital right now. I have been focusing on that and spending time with my family.

I apologize for not delivering content, but that will change. I really wanted to get this post up for you all tonight.

I appreciate all of your support so much, and I am so thankful that you enjoy reading what I have to write. I like sharing products with you that everyone can enjoy. I try to keep things as budget friendly as possible, because those are the kind of things that I like learning about. With all of that said, lets get right into our post tonight. I love you all so much!

If you follow me on social media, then you know that I have recently started self tanning again. If you are interested in me doing a self tanning routine post, please let me know. I am more than happy to do that for you.

One of the biggest things you have to think about when self tanning, is changing up the color of your foundation. If you do not feel comfortable choosing a shade yourself, then have someone do it for you. I always test the color out on my chest, and then go by that. I know a lot of people go by the color of their neck, but I blend my foundation down my neck as well when I self tan, so it can be the same color as my chest. That way everything looks even.

Sometimes, if you are very fair skinned like myself, your foundation can get very patchy when you try to darken it to match your tan. I want to share with you my tips and tricks for getting a flawless, even finish.

The first thing I suggest is always make sure you are taking good care of your skin. You want a nice, even base to apply your makeup.

You should always start off with a primer. My favorite primer, is actually not marketed as a primer. It is the best thing I have found, and I honestly do not know what I would do without it. It is the L'Oreal Paris Youth Code Pore Vanisher. This is an amazing primer. It makes your skin so nice and smooth. It also does not leave your face feeling greasy, and it dries in beautifully. I haven't been using anything but this for the longest time.

Another option that I suggest is the Maybelline Master Prime Blur + Illuminate primer. This is my second favorite.

My secret to making my foundation not look patchy when I have to go a few shades darker is to use a BB or CC cream after I apply my primer. Make sure it is in a darker color. It's going to help everything blend out nice and even. This really changed the game for me. The one that I like to use is the Marcelle CC Cream in the color Golden Glow. You can use whatever one you have on hand. Any one will do.

Make sure you apply this to your neck as well, and on your ears. We want everything to look nice and the same color.

The next step is to apply your foundation. I apply it on my face, neck, and ears.

I have three favorite foundations for when I am tan. They are:

1. M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid in the color NC37
2. Maybelline Hydrate + Smooth in the color 220 Natural Beige
3. Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 in the color 957 Golden Tan

After you are done always make sure you use a setting powder. I prefer to use a translucent one. I always use the Ben Nye Neutral Set.

Now we are done! Make sure you use a setting spray just to make sure everything stays put. The L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Spray&Set Makeup Extender Setting Spray is perfection! Keeps everything in place all day.

I hope that this helped you out. Always remember to blend and keep your neck,chest and face the same color, and everything will look great! Do not be afraid to self tan if you are fair skinned ladies and gentlemen, it can be done.

Thank you all so much for reading, and I will talk to you all in my next post xo